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Fields Hill — Summits 19.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 566129
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Fields Hill sits 19.5 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Fields Hill as a summit on the Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566129. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fields Hill sits at 44.38364° N, 70.39583° W (DMS 44°23′01″ N, 70°23′45″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fields Hill itself. The ones closest to Fields Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 1.9 mi |
| Sumner Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.1 mi |
| Holmes Hill | Canton | — | 2.2 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.3 mi |
| Cushman Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.7 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Buckfield | — | 2.8 mi |
| Shack Hill | West Sumner | — | 3 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Canton | — | 3.3 mi |
| The Saddleback | Worthley Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Fields Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Labrador Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| The Saddleback | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Benson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 19.5 miles (east) and you reach Fields Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 33 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.384°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Fields Hill track the nearby Little Labrador Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fields Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Labrador Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sumner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fields Hill located?
Fields Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fields Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fields Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fields Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566129 on the Worthley Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fields Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33138663.